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Mizzou was ranked #60 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for parks & rec majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools | 60 |
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 60 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Columbia handed out 83 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 116 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from Mizzou. This makes it the #324 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Mizzou was $1,384 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $542 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,008 | $33,216 |
| Fees | $1,122 | $1,122 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,550 | $13,550 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,642 | $3,642 |
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Of the 83 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies from Mizzou in 2021-2022, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Mizzou does not offer an online option for its parks & rec bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Mizzou Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of parks & rec master's degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Mizzou are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of Missouri - Columbia.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 83 |
| Health & Physical Education | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 140 |
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